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Schweizerisches Rotes KreuzCountry Coordinator Sudan 26. April 2017 The Swiss Red Cross (SRC) is looking for a Country Coordinator to be based in Khartoum, Sudan. The Swiss Red Cross (SRC) is part of the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement, the world's largest humanitarian organisation. The movement has three components: the National Societies, the International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The SRC has been working with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) since 1999, supporting emergency interventions as well as longer-term transitional and development projects in different geographical and thematic areas. Since 2011, SRC has supported SRCS in the implementation of health and WASH projects and through emergency interventions in Sennar State. For the implementation of the current programme 2017-2020 in Sudan we are looking for a: Country Coordinator to be based in Khartoum, Sudan, with regular travel to project areas in Sennar State. Your duties Oversee the implementation of the SRC country programme implemented through the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) Manage and administer the office of SRC at the SRCS Head Quarters in Khartoum Develop and establish new cooperation with a second SRCS branch Facilitate professional and timely planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the overall programme (with focus on WASH and Health) and the health project in Sennar State in particular Ensure transparent financial management of the programme, including budget control, financial reporting and facilitation of internal controls and audits Act as resource person and provide technical support and capacity building to the SRCS. Your profile Expertise in development cooperation with specialisation in Community Health, WASH and/or related technical fields (Disaster Management an asset) Minimum of 5 years international working experience as coordinator Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with a proactive approach to finding and proposing solutions to challenges Demonstrated skills in financial administration and management Experienced in use of mobile data collection techniques Experience providing training/mentorship/capacity-building to implementing partners Ability to develop and nurture partnerships and work across different cultures, diplomacy Work experience within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement including capacity building and organisational development an asset Very good command of written and spoken English (working language) Proficiency in Arabic an advantage. What we offer 2 years contract with the option of extension, starting from 1 December 2017 or as per agreement. Competitive salary, social insurances, travel and accommodation expenses provided. Applications Please submit your application with CV/motivation letter and names of three referees (will be contacted only if candidate is shortlisted) until 20 May 2017 to: Swiss Red Cross, Isabel Bangerter, [email protected]. While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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